Allergic Reactions While At The Beach

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Allergic Reactions While At The Beach  This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend -- the unofficial start of summer. Many of us will be spending more time outdoors, particularly at the beach. While there's plenty of sun and surf at the beach, there's also hidden allergic reactions that can occur. Find out all about what types of allergies you can get from spending a day at the beach. Daniel More, MD Allergies Expert Allergic to a Day at the Beach? Most people who live or vacation near the coast spend time at the beach during the summer months. The sunny weather, warm sand, and cool ocean or lake water makes the beach a popular attraction. While time spent at the beach is a joy for most people, others may experience allergic reactions while at the beach. Despite the ocean breezes blowing onshore keeping the pollen further inland, other causes of allergies may still be present at the beach. READ NOW Share Sun Allergy In my practice, I often encounter people who think they have a sun allergy. With exposure to sunlight, they experience symptoms such as itching, hives or burning. Some have visible rashes while others don't. Some have a medical condition which makes them more sensitive to sunlight; others are using various medications or topical agents that cause a reaction on the skin when exposed to sun. READ NOW Share Rashes After Swimming Summer vacation brings to mind all sorts of great outdoor activities – from camping at the lake or trips to the beach, the warm summer months lead to water activities, such as swimming in the lake, surfing in the ocean or waterskiing in the river. Unfortunately, many people will experience an itchy skin rash after aquatic sports. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • 5 Common Mistakes That Lead to Weight Gain • Five-Minute Stress Reduction • 17 Reasons Your Diet's Not Working • Food for Thought: 11 Tasty Foods that Reduce Your Dementia Risk • What is the Best Thyroid Drug? • Got a Staircase? Try this Circuit Workout for a Fast, Effective Workout • Should you worry that a new lump or symptom is a dangerous malignancy? • A Beginner's Guide to Psoriasis Treatments Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved